Access Associate is a patient management process that comprises two major components: public relations and financial impact. Each patient must be assured of an uninterrupted flow of health services, while providing financial information to keep the institution viable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communicates with patients, visitors, fellow employees and medical office staff in a friendly, pleasant manner.
- Provides general information for the public.
- Conveys and forwards information to nursing staff, physician and financial staff.
- Satisfactory written communication skills as acquired through high school graduation or GED.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in completion of job responsibilities.
- Some exposure to medical terminology preferred.
- Successful completion of Patient Access Exam.